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1 Statement of approval conditions Governing the delivery of basic handling skills tests by approved motorcycle instructors Version 8 June 2016

2 OUR PURPOSE CREATING TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS FOR A THRIVING NEW ZEALAND NZ Transport Agency Published November 2013 Updated June 2016 ISBN (print) ISBN (online) Copyright: November 2013 NZ Transport Agency If you have further queries, call our contact centre on or write to us: NZ Transport Agency Private Bag 6995 Wellington This publication is also available on NZ Transport Agency s website at

3 Contents Purpose 2 1. Approval 2 2. Conducting basic handling skills test 2 3. Modification to test requirements 2 4. Conflict of interest 2 5. Security 3 6. Audit and monitoring 3 7. Notice of defects 3 8. Health and safety 3 9. Revocation of approval Return of property on revocation Notices Fee Relationship between parties Exclusion of liability Indemnity 4 Definitions 5 Appendix Basic handling skills test criteria 6 Chapter 1. Introduction 7 Chapter 2. The test area 7 Chapter 3. Conducting the test 9 Chapter 4. Concluding the test 23 Chapter 5. Register of tests conducted 24

4 2 NZ Transport Agency Statement of approval conditions governing the delivery of basic handling skills tests 2016/Version 7 Purpose This document is a statement of approval conditions under which motorcycle instructors are approved by the NZ Transport Agency to conduct basic motorcycle handling skills tests under clause 52 (3) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule The purpose of this document is to clarify requirements by supplementing any existing legislation. This document shall therefore be read and applied in conjunction with any other relevant legislation, which includes but is not limited to the following list: Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 (the Rule) Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 Land Transport Act 1998 (the Act). 1. Approval 1.1. The Transport Agency, pursuant to clause 52 (3) of the Rule, may approve individual motorcycle instructors to conduct basic handling skills tests and issue certificates. Such approval is subject to this document and the test criteria for conducting basic handling skills tests contained in the appendix As in 1.1 above, only individuals who hold a current motorcycle instructors endorsement and who have been approved by the Transport Agency as examiners may conduct basic handling skills tests. No organisations will be approved for this purpose An approved examiner must notify any change of physical residential or business address to the nearest Transport Agency regional office within seven days of relocation. 2. Conducting basic handling skills tests 2.1 The examiner shall conduct all tests in accordance with the criteria for conducting basic handling skills tests specified in the appendix. 2.2 The examiner shall maintain such standards of competency and integrity in respect of the provision of the test as the Transport Agency considers appropriate. 2.3 The examiner shall not alter the content of any tests or vary from the test criteria in any way without the prior written consent of the Transport Agency. 2.4 The examiner shall only issue a basic handling skills test certificate where the candidate has meet the minimum requirements to pass the test. 2.5 The examiner shall ensure that the test results are fully documented on the basic handlings skills test score sheet, and that this record supports the test outcome. 2.6 The basic handling skills test certificate shall be signed only by the examiner who has conducted the test. The use of scanned signatures on basic handling skills test certificates is not permitted as these can be generated by persons other than the examiner. 2.7 Only Transport Agency basic handling skills test certificates may be issued to successful candidates. 3. Modification to test requirements 3.1 The Transport Agency may from time to time notify the examiner of changes in relation to this document and/or the basic handling skills test criteria. Upon notification of such changes the examiner shall implement and/or comply in accordance with the notification. Notification of changes will be deemed to be served in terms of clause 11 of this document. 4. Conflict of interest 4.1 The examiner shall ensure that they do not carry out any other work or undertake any activities that may conflict with or adversely affect the proper performance of this document or compromise their role as an examiner. 4.2 In particular, the examiner shall ensure that they, either directly or indirectly, do not seek or accept any gift, benefit, privilege or concession from any candidate or person in any way connected with a candidate. 4.3 Where any gift, benefit, privilege or concession is offered by a candidate at any time, the examiner shall immediately inform the nearest Transport Agency regional office. If the offer is made during a test being conducted by the examiner, the involvement of that individual in the test must cease immediately and the Transport Agency advised accordingly. 4.4 The examiner shall also refrain from any financial interest or undertaking that may interfere with or compromise the performance of the examiner s responsibilities. The examiner shall advise the Transport Agency of any situation where it is known or ought to be known that any financial undertaking has the potential to conflict with the performance of their responsibilities. 4.5 For the avoidance of doubt the parties agree that under no circumstances shall the examiner test any immediate family members (see page 5 for a definition of immediate family member).

5 Statement of approval conditions governing the delivery of basic handling skills tests 2016/Version NZ Transport Agency 3 5. Security 5.1 The examiner shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that the tests are conducted in a proper manner and are not compromised in any way by cheating, impersonation of candidates, or in any other manner. This shall be achieved by the examiner verifying the candidate s identity (following the process detailed in chapter 3 of the appendix) and supervising the test at all times. 6. Audit and monitoring 6.1 The Transport Agency may in writing require any examiner to undergo an audit where the Transport Agency reasonably considers it necessary in the interests of land transport safety. In such cases, the examiner shall permit the Transport Agency to enter the premises of the examiner, including any test venue, and: (a) audit or inspect any test-related documents or other related material held by the examiner in paper, electronic or any other form whatsoever, and (b) observe or monitor activities or work carried out by the examiner in connection with the provision of basic handling skills tests. 6.2 Where any duly authorised employee, agent or representative of the Transport Agency makes a written request for copies of any documents, records information or other material held by the examiner in relation to the provision of basic handling skills tests, the examiner shall provide such copies to the Transport Agency within the specified timeframe. 6.3 Notwithstanding clause 6.1 of this document, any duly authorised employee, agent or representative of the Transport Agency may, with or without prior notice to the examiner, but at reasonable times, carry out inspections at or visits to any test venue of the examiner in order to determine or ensure compliance with this document and any relevant legislation. 6.4 The examiner shall comply with any instructions made in writing by the Transport Agency arising out of any audit under section 198 of the Act. 6.5 The examiner shall use their best endeavours, and shall provide all such assistance as may be necessary, to facilitate any duly authorised employee, agent or representative of the Transport Agency in respect of any audit requirements specified in this document. 7. Notice of defects 7.1 Where the Transport Agency is satisfied that the examiner is not maintaining acceptable standards in respect of conducting basic handling tests in accordance with this document, the Transport Agency may give to the examiner a notice in writing to rectify any defects. 7.2 Where any notice is given under clause 7.1 the examiner shall rectify any defects specified in that notice within the time specified in that notice or, if no such time is specified, within a reasonable time. 7.3 Not withstanding clause 7.1, where the defects identified are of a serious nature, the Transport Agency reserves the right to: (a) direct the examiner to cease conducting basic handling skills tests until such time as the Transport Agency is satisfied that the defects have been rectified, or (b) impose conditions or restrictions under which examiners conduct basic handling skills tests, or (c) take immediate revocation action in relation to the examiner s approval to conduct basic handling skills tests in the interests of public safety (see section 9 revocation of approval ). 8. Health and safety 8.1 The examiner is to ensure that the tests conducted in accordance with this agreement are done in a manner that: (a) will avoid harm to themselves or to any other persons (b) at all times complies with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act The examiner shall ensure that all generally recognised safety procedures are adhered to, and appropriate safety checks on all equipment or vehicles used by the examiner are carried out in accordance with the test criteria. 8.3 Where the examiner fails to comply with the requirements of health and safety legislation, the Transport Agency reserves the right to revoke the examiner s approval as specified in clause 9 below.

6 4 NZ Transport Agency Statement of approval conditions governing the delivery of basic handling skills tests 2016/Version 7 9. Revocation of approval 9.1 Any approval granted as a basic handling skills test examiner under clause 52 (3) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 may be withdrawn by notice in writing where: (a) the examiner ceases to hold a current class 6 driving instructor endorsement, or (b) the examiner conducts less than 10 basic handling skills tests within a 12-month period. (This provision will not apply in circumstances where the examiner can provide an explanation acceptable to the Transport Agency for the low number of tests being conducted) (c) the Transport Agency is satisfied through the actions (or non-actions) of the examiner that they have ceased to be an appropriate person to continue as a test examiner. Examples of situations that may result in the Transport Agency making a determination that an approved examiner is not an appropriate person to conduct basic handling skills testing include (but are not limited to): (i) failing to maintain a standard of competency that the Transport Agency considers appropriate. or (ii) acting inappropriately or illegally, or (iii) breaching any condition of the examiner s approval, or (iv) compromising the integrity of the driver licensing system, or (v) committing a breach of the health and safety requirements in terms of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, or (vi) failing to comply with any instruction arising out of any audit under section 198 of the Act, or (vii) failing to comply with a requirement made in writing by the Transport Agency to the examiner arising out of an audit under section 198 of the Act, or (viii) failing to implement or comply with any changes notified under clause 3.1 of this document, or 10. Return of property on revocation 10.1 Where the Transport Agency has revoked the examiner s approval, the examiner shall, within seven days of the date of notification of this decision, return any unused basic handling skills test certificates to the nearest Transport Agency regional office. The examiner will receive a full refund for the cost of the returned certificates. 11. Notices 11.1 Any notice required to be given under this document shall be sufficient if in writing and delivered personally or sent by electronic means to the address or facsimile number of the examiner. Any such notice shall be deemed given upon personal delivery or sending of the electronic transmission or two days after mailing by standard post. 12. Fee 12.1 The examiner may set their own test fee. 13. Relationship between parties 13.1 The relationship between the Transport Agency and the examiner derives from an approval in accordance with statutory powers and shall not be deemed to be that of employer/employee, joint venture, partnership or otherwise. 14. Exclusion of liability 14.1 The Transport Agency shall not be liable under or in connection with the examiner s performance, whether in tort, contract or on some other basis, for any direct, indirect or consequential damage or loss suffered or incurred by the examiner or any candidate or any third party, including any liability in connection with a test not performed competently or basic handling skills test certificate issued contrary to this document. 15. Indemnity 15.1 The examiner shall indemnify the Transport Agency against all losses, liabilities, claims, costs, and expenses that may result directly or indirectly form the provision of or the failure to competently conduct the tests or from any other act or omission of the examiner. (ix) ceasing to carry on business as a basic handling skills examiner, or (x) being adjudged bankrupt, or (xi) any other matters the Transport Agency may consider relevant.

7 Statement of approval conditions governing the delivery of basic handling skills tests 2016/Version NZ Transport Agency 5 Definitions The Act means the Land Transport Act Approval means approval of an individual motorcycle instructor by the Transport Agency pursuant to clause 52 (3) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 to conduct basic handling skills tests. Candidate means a person applying to complete or undertake a basic handling skills test. Certificate means the Transport Agency basic handling skills test certificate issued to a candidate after successfully completing the basic motorcycle handling skills test. Examiner means an approved motorcycle instructor who has been approved by the Transport Agency under clause 52 (3) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 to conduct basic handling skills tests. Immediate family member in the context of this statement means: father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, husband or wife, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandmother, grandfather, granddaughter, grandson, stepmother, stepfather, stepchild, or others considered to be members of the household and living under the same roof. LAMS means the Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme and relates to the full lists of LAMS approved and LAMS prohibited motorcycles that can be viewed at Rule means, in the context of the text in this document, the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999 and any subsequent amendments. Test means the basic handling skills test. Test criteria means the criteria for conducting basic handling skills tests contained in the appendix of this document. Test venue means any place or location established by the examiner in which to conduct basic handling skills testing. The Transport Agency means the NZ Transport Agency, and in relation to any powers/functions under this document includes any authorised employee, servant, agent or representative.

8 6 NZ Transport Agency Statement of approval conditions governing the delivery of basic handling skills tests 2016/Version 7 Appendix: Basic handling skills test criteria Contents Chapter 1. Introduction 7 The learner licence 7 Introduction to the basic handling skills test 7 Chapter 2. The test area 7 Location of the test area 7 Attributes of the test area 7 Marking out the test area 7 Layout of the test area 8 Chapter 3. Conducting the test 9 Health and safety issues 9 Vehicle to be used 9 Definition of moped 9 Definition of motorcycle 9 Motorcycle requirements 9 Safety checks on motorcycles 9 Use of headlamp or daylight running lamps 10 Confirmation of candidate s identity 10 Main principles of conducting the test 10 Basic handling skills test score sheet 10 Scoring approach 10 Faults 10 Critical errors 10 Immediate failure errors 10 Retention of score records and data 10 Test stages 12 Course orientation 12 General description of the test 12 Preliminary instructions 12 Position of examiner 12 Stage 1: Basic turn and stop 13 Stage 2: Figure of eight and park 14 Stage 3: Linking figures of eight 15 Stage 4: Increased speed and emergency stop 16 Assessable tasks 17 Move off 17 Straight ride 17 Corner 17 Stop 17 Park 17 Assessment items 18 Looking 18 Signal 18 Lateral position 19 Control 19 Head check 20 Speed 20 Parking observation 21 Parking movement 21 Critical errors 22 Immediate failure errors 22 Chapter 4. Concluding the test 23 Termination and completion of the test 23 Successful candidates 23 Unsuccessful candidates 23 Chapter 5. Register of tests conducted 23 Maintenance of basic handling skills test register23 Register 23 Recording of certificate numbers 23 Replacement certificates 23 Electronic reporting 23

9 Statement of approval conditions governing the delivery of basic handling skills tests 2016/Version NZ Transport Agency 7 Chapter 1. Introduction The learner licence Introduction to the basic handling skills test Anyone wanting to drive on New Zealand roads must have a learner licence of the appropriate class. The general rule is that all learner drivers must be accompanied by an in-vehicle tutor or supervisor while operating the vehicle. The exception to this is motorcyclists, who cannot be accompanied by another person. To ensure that learner riders have basic riding skills before riding on the road, motorcycle learner licence applicants must pass a basic handling skills test before applying for the Class 6 learner licence. These tests are administered by either of the following: (a) A testing officer either employed by or under contract to: (b) (i) the Transport Agency, or (ii) an agent of the Transport Agency, or (iii) the New Zealand Defence Force. A motorcycle instructor approved by the Transport Agency to conduct basic handling skills tests under clause 52 (3) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule This section provides criteria on how basic handling skills testing shall be conducted. Chapter 2. The test area Location of the test area The applicant for a Class 6 (motorcycle) driver licence is not permitted to ride a motorcycle on a road until they hold a learner licence. As the basic motorcycle handling skills test is a prerequisite to obtaining a learner licence, the test area must be completely separate from any road. The area used must be an area where the public will not have access or, alternatively, have access restricted by signage or physical barriers. Attributes of the test area The test must always be conducted on a hard sealed surface such as bitumen or concrete. The surface must be free of loose stones, gravel, oily or greasy areas, or large areas of paint which can be slippery in wet or damp conditions. The area must be largely flat, although a slight, uniform slope is acceptable. If the area is sloped the test area should be designed so that the applicant is generally riding up and down the slope and not across it. Marking out the test area The markings for the test consist of three large circles, each with a 5 metre radius with a smaller circle inside each of these with a 2.5 metre radius. A 2.5 metre safety buffer area around the whole test allows a rider to recover control if they experience difficulty. The minimum space required to set out the course is 15 metres wide by 35 metres long. The test area shall be marked out as follows: Inner circles: half tennis balls or similar sized markers that are no more than 80mm high with a base no more than 80mm wide. Placement of the markers shall be no further apart than 1.5 metres. Centre cones x2 (where outer circles A & B / B & C meet): cones or markers that are mm tall with a base no more than 200mm wide. Small kicking tee cones are preferred. These cones or markers should contrast in colour compared to the smaller markers. Outer circles: cones or markers that are mm tall with a base no more than 300mmm wide. These cones or markers should contrast in colour compared to the smaller markers. Placement of the markers shall be no further apart than 1.5 metres. Outer course perimeter: cones or markers at least 300mm high placed at 7 metre intervals. In situations where the test area is permanently marked, cones, markers or half tennis balls must still be used as shown in the diagram on page 8. This is to enable the examiner to be able to clearly see whether the motorcycle is following the correct path.

10 8 NZ Transport Agency Statement of approval conditions governing the delivery of basic handling skills tests 2016/Version 7 Layout of the test area 15.0m Safety buffer 2.5m 30 C 5m m 2.5m 5m B 35.0m A = Inner circles = Centre cones = Outer circles = Outer course perimeter

11 Statement of approval conditions governing the delivery of basic handling skills tests 2016/Version NZ Transport Agency 9 Chapter 3. Conducting the test Health and safety issues The examiner must ensure that any occupational safety and health requirements are met, such as signs restricting general or public access to the area during testing, and having first-aid equipment available. Sometimes these will be requirements stipulated by the owner of the area being used. The examiner must wear high visibility clothing at all times when conducting the test. The examiner must ensure that all candidates are wearing: a long-sleeved, front-fastening jacket long pants suitable gloves sturdy, covered footwear, and a safety helmet of an approved standard that is securely fastened on the candidate s head. Information on motorcycle helmets and other recommended safety gear can be found at the Transport Agency s website Vehicle to be used Under the Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS) the basic handling skills test may only be undertaken on a motorcycle that is LAMS approved. LAMS-approved motorcycles are determined by: a maximum power-to-weight ratio of 150 kilowatts per tonne (the power is that specified by the manufacturer and the weight is that specified by the manufacturer plus 90kg for the rider and riding gear), and an upper engine capacity limit of 660cc. Note that motorcycles and scooters with an engine capacity of 250cc or under will automatically be LAMSapproved, with the exception of a small group of 250cc motorcycles that will not be LAMS-approved for learner and restricted riders after 01 October 2012 due to their high performance capabilities. The full lists of LAMS-approved and LAMS-prohibited motorcycles can be found on The lists will be updated as new models are approved by the Transport Agency. These motorcycles must be in standard form as produced by the manufacturer. They cannot be modified in any way to increase the power-toweight ratio. The test must not be conducted on: a motorcycle that is not LAMS compliant a moped an all-terrain vehicle motorcycles such as pitbikes, minibikes, paddock bikes, junior sized motorcycles. Motorcycles with automatic transmission may only be used for the test in situations where a candidate provides their own motorcycle. In situations where examiners are supplying motorcycles to be used for the test, they must not have automatic transmission. Automatic transmission includes any motorcycle which does not have a manually operated clutch, regardless of whether or not the gears can be manually selected and changed. Definition of moped A moped is defined as a motor vehicle (other than a power-assisted pedal cycle) that has 2 wheels, a maximum speed not exceeding 50 kilometres per hour and either: an engine cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cc, or a power source other than a piston engine and includes a motor vehicle running on 3 wheels if the vehicle was registered before 10 May 2011 and is fitted with a motor having a power output not exceeding 2 kilowatts and is designed to be ridden at a speed not exceeding 50 kilometres per hour under normal conditions of use. Definition of motorcycle A motorcycle means a motor vehicle running on 2 wheels, or not more than 3 wheels when fitted with a sidecar; and includes any vehicle with motorcycle controls approved as a motorcycle by the Transport Agency; but does not include a moped. Motorcycle requirements As the test is not conducted on a road there is no legal requirement for the motorcycle being used to be registered or to have a warrant of fitness (WoF). However the motorcycle must comply with warrant of fitness requirements at all times. If examiners use motorcycles that do not have WoFs, they must ensure they are checked at least once a year by a qualified motorcycle mechanic and retain a copy of the completed check sheet for audit purposes. Safety checks on motorcycles The following pre-ride checks are required to be undertaken by the examiner before the vehicle is used for any test: Handlebars and levers (secure and straight). Suspension (secure and not leaking). Tyres (inflated, legal tread depth, no sidewall cracks). Brakes (adjusted and not leaking). Indicators (secure and working). Foot pegs (secure). Chain (lubricated, tension ok). Brake light (secure and working). Headlamp or daylight running lamps (operational).

12 10 NZ Transport Agency Statement of approval conditions governing the delivery of basic handling skills tests 2016/Version 7 Failure to conduct the test should only occur where an extreme safety issue exists; in all other cases the fault should be remedied as soon as possible. Use of headlamp or daylight running lamps As the motorcycle handling skills test and associated training are conducted in an off-road environment, there is no legal requirement for the headlamp to be on. However, in the interests of safety and consistency with legal requirements when riding on a road, the Transport Agency encourages the use of headlamps (or daylight running lamps if fitted) at all times during motorcycle handling skills testing or training. All motorcycles provided by examiners are required to have headlamps (or daylight running lamps) switched on during any motorcycle training or testing. Candidates who provide their own motorcycle should also have their headlamp (or daylight running lamps) switched on regardless of the age of the motorcycle. However, where the headlamp is not working, it is not necessary to stop the testing or training. Rather, in such cases, the examiner must advise the candidate of the legal requirement to have headlamps (or, if fitted, daylight running lamps) on when riding on a road. Confirmation of candidate s identity Prior to undertaking the test, the examiner shall confirm the identity of the candidate by appropriate means of identification. This should be achieved where possible by photographic means with documents such as a driver licence (where the candidate holds other classes of licence), passport, etc. Where this is not possible, identity may be verified by comparing the candidate s signature against another signed document. Main principles of conducting the test 1. The test must be conducted in the order of the stages on the test score sheet. This allows for a progression from less demanding to more demanding tasks. 2. The test must be conducted from start to finish as a single continuous event. 3. The safety of both the examiner and the candidate is paramount at all times during the test. This can be achieved by following the instructions for each of the test items. 4. Only one rider shall be on the course at a time. Basic handling skills test score sheet All tests must be conducted using the test form, basic handling skills test score sheet (as shown on the next page). All details at the top of the score sheet must be completed before starting the test. The test outcome is completed at the end of the test. Scoring approach The examiner assesses the candidate s performance on up to eight task assessment items for each of five assessable tasks. A description of the five assessable tasks and the standard required for each task assessment item are described at pages 17 to 21. As the test progresses, faults, critical errors and immediate failure errors, observed by the examiner are recorded on the test score sheet at the completion of each Stage. That is, the examiner records: a X under the relevant assessment item when an assessable task has not been performed to the required standard, and any critical or immediate failure errors committed by the candidate. The different assessable tasks are colour-coded on the stage diagrams set out on pages 13 to 16. Faults Possible faults (riding errors) are described under each of the task assessment items on pages 18 to 21. Some assessable tasks occur more than once in each stage. Generally each assessment item is assessed only once for each assessable task. The exception is Control, where a maximum of two faults can be scored against the assessable tasks. A blacked out box on the score sheet indicates where the task assessment item does not apply to the assessable task. Critical errors Critical errors are serious riding errors. They are described in more detail on at page 22. When recording a critical error, the stage number where the critical error occurred shall be recorded in the box on the score sheet. Immediate failure errors Immediate failure errors are riding errors that have the potential to cause harm to the candidate, the examiner or others. They are described in more detail on at page 22. When recording an immediate failure error, the stage number where the immediate failure occurred shall be recorded in the box on the score sheet. Retention of score records and data The completed test score sheets in relation to all tests conducted must be retained by the examiner for a period of at least 24 months from the date that the test was conducted. Examiners will be required to return test data to Transport Agency once electronic reporting systems are established.

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14 12 NZ Transport Agency Statement of approval conditions governing the delivery of basic handling skills tests 2016/Version 7 Test stages Course orientation The basic handling skills test area is laid out as shown in the diagram on page 8. For the purposes of describing the test and its related tasks the circles are labelled A, B and C. General description of the test The basic handling skills test has four Stages. Stage 1. Basic turn and stop Stage 2. Figure of eight and park Stage 3. Linking figures of eight Stage 4. Faster ride and emergency stop Each stage is designed to demonstrate different basic riding skills and has varying combinations of five assessable tasks: Move off, Straight ride, Corner, Stop, and Park. Each assessable task has one or more of eight assessment items assigned to it. These assessment items are: Looking Signal Head check Control Lateral position Speed Parking movement Parking observation Assessment items define the criteria by which the candidate s performance in carrying out each assessable task is assessed. The assessment items that apply for each assessable task are indicted on the score sheet. While each stage is scored separately, the candidate must demonstrate safe and effective control of the motorcycle at all times throughout the test. That is, while negotiating a test stage or otherwise. Preliminary instructions At the beginning of the test, instruct the candidate as follows: At the beginning of each stage I will describe the test manoeuvres and where you are to signal. You may attempt each stage only once. The exception to this is Stage 4, where you will be directed to go around a second time if you are not going fast enough. The end point of each stage sets the start point for the next stage. The instructions for describing the direction of travel and required manoeuvres to be given to the candidate at the start of each Stage are set out below. Position of examiner The examiner stands next to the rider to give them their instructions for each test stage. The examiner then moves as indicated in grey on the diagram for each Stage, all the while observing the candidate s riding. Position of the examiner The examiner should avoid standing on the outside of any corner in a potential run-out area.

15 Statement of approval conditions governing the delivery of basic handling skills tests 2016/Version NZ Transport Agency 13 Direction of travel Keep to the left of the centre cones C B A = Inner circles = Centre cones = Outer circles

16 14 NZ Transport Agency Statement of approval conditions governing the delivery of basic handling skills tests 2016/Version 7 Stage 1: Basic turn and stop Purpose: To demonstrate basic balance and control while moving off and accelerating, riding straight and negotiating a turn. To demonstrate basic braking control. To demonstrate basic signalling. Starting point: The motorcycle is parked at a right angle position on the left edge of the course level with and facing in towards the bottom of circle A. The engine is switched off and the candidate is standing by the motorcycle. Instruction: You are to mount the motorcycle, start the engine and then move as follows: 1. Turn left from a standing start. 2. Continue ahead accelerating to approximately 20km/h before slowing and turning around circle C. 3. Stop at a position level with the bottom of circle C. 4. Turn the engine off and stay on the motorcycle. 5. You are required to signal when moving off and when going around circle C. Note: speed and gear choice will depend on the motorcycle used for the test. Safety buffer C B A Key Move off Straight ride Signal Corner Stop Position of the examiner Direction of travel

17 Statement of approval conditions governing the delivery of basic handling skills tests 2016/Version NZ Transport Agency 15 Stage 2: Figure of eight and park Purpose: To demonstrate balance, lateral position, steering and speed control of the motorcycle, particularly while cornering. To demonstrate more complex signalling. To demonstrate the ability to execute a safe parking manoeuvre. Starting point: The candidate is sitting astride the motorcycle with the engine switched off, facing straight down the right side of the course at a position level with the bottom of circle C. Instruction: Start the engine and then move as follows: 1. Continue ahead and turn around circle A. 2. Turn to the left as you come out of that corner towards the starting position, keeping to the left of the centre cone. 3. Continue ahead and make a left turn around circle C. 4. Continue ahead and stop with the motorcycle backed into a right angle park position, between circles A & B. 5. The motorcycle should be positioned in the middle of the course facing the left side of the course, with the centre cone on your left. 6. Turn the motorcycle off, place it on the side stand and dismount. Stay beside the motorcycle. 7. You are required to signal when going around each circle (A and C) and when parking. Safety buffer C B A Key Move off Straight ride Signal Corner Stop Park Position of the examiner Direction of travel

18 16 NZ Transport Agency Statement of approval conditions governing the delivery of basic handling skills tests 2016/Version 7 Stage 3: Linking figures of eight Purpose: To demonstrate the ability to ride through a series of linking corners (left and right) smoothly, with appropriate speed control. Starting point: The motorcycle is parked at a right angle position on the edge of the course level with the top of circle A and facing out towards the left side of the course. The engine is switched off and the rider is standing by the motorcycle. Instruction: You are to mount the motorcycle, start the engine and then move as follows: 1. Turn right from a standing start. 2. Continue ahead and turn around circle C. 3. Complete two figures of eight around circles C and B, keeping to the left of the centre cone. 4. After completing a third loop around the top of circle C, continue ahead and stop at the top of circle A. 5. Turn off the engine and stay on the motorcycle. 6. You are only required to signal when moving off. (Repeat instruction if necessary.) Safety buffer C B A Key Move off Straight ride Signal Corner Stop Position of the examiner Direction of travel

19 Statement of approval conditions governing the delivery of basic handling skills tests 2016/Version NZ Transport Agency 17 Stage 4: Increased speed and emergency stop Safety buffer Purpose: To demonstrate the ability to ride through a corner at higher speeds. To demonstrate the ability to brake quickly and safely. Starting point: The rider is sitting astride the motorcycle with the engine switched off, and facing down the right side of the course at a position level with the top of circle A. Instruction: Start the engine and then move as follows: 1. Turn around circle A. 2. Continue ahead, increasing your speed to 20km/h and turn around circle C. 3. Continue ahead increasing your speed to 20km/h and come to an emergency stop when I raise my arm. 4. You do not need to signal during this stage. If you are not riding fast enough when coming out of circle C, instead of signalling the stop, I will direct you to proceed back around the course and signal you to stop on the second run. Riding faults noted on both the first and (if necessary) second runs will be recorded. C B A Key Move off Straight ride Corner Stop Position of the examiner Direction of travel

20 18 NZ Transport Agency Statement of approval conditions governing the delivery of basic handling skills tests 2016/Version 7 Assessable tasks The test is made up of five assessable tasks, each of which may occur more than once in each stage. The different assessable tasks are colour-coded on the stage diagrams set out on pages 13 to 16. Move off The commencement of the stage where the rider gets the motorcycle underway from a standing or parked position. Move off is assessed once in each stage. The examiner looks for smooth acceleration as the rider transitions into the straight ride or corner. Straight ride A section of the stage where the rider is required to travel in a straight line on the outsides of the course (rather than diagonally between the circles). The examiner looks for a brisk and smooth acceleration to a reasonable speed that is sufficient to travel around the corner smoothly. Note: There is no specified gear selection as this depends on the motorcycle. Corner A section of the stage where the rider is required to travel around a curve or circle. Corners include the transition between straight rides and the corner and diagonal rides between the circles. Stop The end of the stage where the rider brings the motorcycle to a complete stop and turns off the engine. The stop may be a normal stop or an emergency stop. The task may require the vehicle to be parked and/or the candidate to dismount the motorcycle. Park The area where the rider is required to park the motorcycle.

21 Statement of approval conditions governing the delivery of basic handling skills tests 2016/Version NZ Transport Agency 19 Assessment items Up to eight assessment items are assessed in relation to each assessable task. A blacked-out box on the test score sheet indicates where the assessment item does not apply to the assessable task. Looking Standard required: The candidate: keeps their head and eyes up when riding straight, braking and operating motorcycle controls (eg signalling) when riding a corner, looks through the curve, in the intended direction of travel. Maximum number of faults per assessable task: 1. Fault recorded: Assessable task Move off Straight ride Corner Stop A fault is recorded if the candidate: fails to keep their head and eyes up fails to keep their head and eyes up fails to look through the curve, in the intended direction of travel fails to keep their head and eyes up Signal Standard required: The candidate: activates the correct signal when instructed to do so cancels the signal. The candidate should be signalling where indicated in orange on the stage diagrams. Note that the location of the orange strip does not designate the particular (left or right) signal. Maximum number of faults per assessable task: 1. Fault recorded: Assessable task Move off Corner Stop A fault is recorded if the candidate: when pulling out from a parked or stationary position, fails to signal before moving off after signalling, fails to cancel the signal prior to negotiating a corner fails to give appropriate signal(s) when required when diverging left or right, fails to signal before diverging after signalling, fails to cancel the signal when stopping to park the motorcycle, fails to signal before diverging or stopping (if required)

22 20 NZ Transport Agency Statement of approval conditions governing the delivery of basic handling skills tests 2016/Version 7 Lateral position Standard required: The candidate: keeps to the centre of the path when moving off, on straight rides and stopping moves to the left/right (as appropriate for the corner) when entering a corner remains in close to the curve on exiting the corner. Maximum number of faults per assessable task: 1. Fault recorded: Assessable task A fault is recorded if the candidate: Move off fails to move to the centre of the path Straight ride fails to keep to the centre of the path Corner fails to keep to the left / right (as appropriate for the corner) when entering a corner runs wide on exiting the corner fails to turn in a smooth arc Stop fails to stop in the centre of the path Control Standard required: The candidate demonstrates safe and effective control of of the motorcycle at all times throughout the test. Maximum number of faults per assessable task: 2. Fault recorded: Assessable task Move off Straight ride and corner Stop A fault is recorded if the candidate: drags a foot when moving off (once the motorcycle is upright, feet must be up) stalls the motorcycle causes the rear wheel to skid or slide unnecessarily causes the motorcycle to become unstable over-revs the engine selects an inappropriate gear / coasts wobbles or weaves rides with jerky movements or takes an erratic course contacts a marker stalls the motorcycle removes a foot from a footrest puts a foot to the ground causes the rear wheel to skid or slide unnecessarily fails to use both brakes when stopping puts a foot to the ground before the motorcycle has stopped causes the motorcycle to coast unnecessarily or stall commences braking too soon stops beyond the stopping point / takes an excessive distance to stop fails to execute a smooth, progressive stop

23 Statement of approval conditions governing the delivery of basic handling skills tests 2016/Version NZ Transport Agency 21 Head check Standard required: The candidate performs a head check (as the last check) after signalling and before moving off or diverging (left or right). Maximum number of faults per assessable task: 1. Fault recorded: Speed Standard required: The candidate travels at a speed suitable for the size of the course and the tasks being performed. Maximum number of faults per assessable task: 1. Fault recorded: Assessable task Move off Straight ride Corner Stop A fault is recorded if the candidate: does not do a head check (as the last check) before moving off Not applicable when diverging left or right, does not do a head check before diverging does not do a head check at the start of the signalling area indicated in orange on the stage diagram Not applicable Assessable task Move off Straight ride Corner Stop A fault is recorded if the candidate: does not accelerate briskly and smoothly is travelling too slowly to enable the task to be assessed fails to progress smoothly throughout and adjust speed appropriately for, the manoeuvre is travelling too slowly to enable the task to be assessed Not applicable

24 22 NZ Transport Agency Statement of approval conditions governing the delivery of basic handling skills tests 2016/Version 7 Parking observation Standard required: The candidate maintains observation while manoeuvring the motorcycling into a parked position. Maximum number of faults per assessable task: 1. Fault recorded: Assessable task Move off Straight ride Corner Stop A fault is recorded if the candidate: Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable fails to check the relevant mirror/s immediately before reversing (if motorcycle has no mirrors the rider may do preliminary look behind instead) when reversing the motorcycle, fails to maintain observation to the rear either by looking in the mirrors, doing head checks or both Parking movement Standard required: The candidate is required to: stop parallel (in line with traffic flow) and back into the gap in accordance with the examiner s instructions maintains control of the motorcycle throughout the manoeuvre. Fault recorded: Assessable task Move off Straight ride Corner Stop A fault is recorded if the candidate: Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable fails to complete the reverse park in no more than: - two movements, and - 30 seconds

25 Statement of approval conditions governing the delivery of basic handling skills tests 2016/Version NZ Transport Agency 23 Critical errors A critical error is a serious riding error. The candidate commits a critical error if they do any of the following: leaves the designated lane (ie into the safety buffer area) has a significant loss of control, or fails to keep both wheels in contact with the ground at all times. Critical errors are recorded as they occur, in the space provided on the right of the score sheet. Candidates may make a maximum of two critical errors during the entire test. Should a candidate accumulate a total of three critical errors the test is failed. Immediate failure errors An immediate failure error is a riding error that has the potential to cause harm to the candidate, the examiner or others. The candidate commits an immediate failure error if they do any of the following: rides outside the course (ie beyond the safety buffer area) falls off the motorcycle (including in the process of getting on and off) fails to carry out the instructions due to a lack of riding ability repeatedly fails to execute the examiner s instructions requires the examiner s intervention. Immediate failure errors are recorded as they occur, in the space provided on the right of the score sheet. Candidates fail the test if they commit an immediate failure error at any time during the test. Chapter 4. Concluding the test Termination and completion of the test A test must be terminated before completion if the candidate commits: a third critical error, or an immediate failure error. At the end of the test the examiner totals up the number of faults recorded on the test score sheet and the number of critical errors recorded at the bottom right of the form. The candidate passes the test if their score sheet indicates they have: no more than 15 faults no more than 2 critical errors no immediate failure errors. Conversely, the candidate will fail the test if their assessment indicates they have: 16 or more faults 3 or more critical errors any immediate failure errors. The result is shown by drawing a line through the Pass/Fail result that does not apply. The examiner completes the details at the bottom of the test score sheet. Successful candidates For the successful candidate: Advise the candidate they have passed the test and issue them with an approved Transport Agency basic handling skills certificate, ensuring the candidate s name in full (as it will appear on the driver licence) is recorded on the certificate. Record the number of the certificate issued on the score sheet in the space provided. Advise the candidate they will need to produce the certificate to a driver licensing agency when making application for a Class 6 (motorcycle) learner licence.

26 24 NZ Transport Agency Statement of approval conditions governing the delivery of basic handling skills tests 2016/Version 7 Unsuccessful candidates For the unsuccessful candidate: Advise the candidate where and how they failed to meet the required standard before giving them the result of the test. Adopt a tactful, professional, impersonal but friendly manner as candidates are often vulnerable to criticism if they have failed the test. Commend the candidate on their attempt to pass the test and point out that not everyone is successful on their first attempt. Advise the candidate on the process for resitting the test. Chapter 5. Register of tests conducted Maintenance of basic handling skills test register Register The examiner must operate and maintain a register that records, for at least the past 24 months, the following information for each candidate, irrespective of whether they passed the test or not: Candidate s name in full. Candidate s address and contact phone number. The result of the test. The date of the test. The number of the certificate issued to the candidate. Recording of certificate numbers Only Transport Agency basic handling skills test certificates may be issued to successful candidates. These certificates are individually numbered and must be accounted for. This means any spoiled certificates not subsequently handed to a candidate must be recorded in the register. Replacement certificates Replacement certificates may be issued. The date of course completion must be the date the certificate was originally issued and a note must be made against the entry in the register, i.e. replacement for certificate Electronic reporting The Transport Agency is investigating options for electronic reporting of test data. Changed reporting requirements will be notified to examiners pending the outcome of that project.